After rave reviews we thought we better try this shortish drive and the beach walk to New Chums beach. We were not alone as a few vehicle had already parked up. The sandy beach and board giving directions didn't mention it became more exciting at or around high tide! Cross the stream was mentioned first and a deep fast flowing river was found. Safely across it was a rocky wet walk over logs roots and up the saddle through some lovely bush to a pretty stunning beach. Just a few bathers but it failed the Lesley rough surf test and we didnt bring our stuff, however walking along the white sand we passed a couple that had also forgotten their togs........very forgetful!
Short stay before the same challege walk back but the river was just a tad deeper !
Drove back to one of our fave shaded beaches near Kuaotuna for swim and packed lunch. Our first encounter this trip with a fabulous large ray, sweeping along in the shallow and surfing. 2 more folks just up the way also seemed to have forgotten their togs but still went in for a swim ! What's going on in NZ?
Couldn't pass Lukes Kitchen without a hippy flat white coffee, no blue hair girl today serving!
Evening chilling waiting for the expected rain, but wall to wall blue sky today, we don't really mind now!
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